1995 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1017 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 3 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4477 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2639 mm |
